Magic lose Jonathan Isaac for season with torn adductor
March 4, 2023 GMTJonathan Isaac's comeback story has been sidelined again by another season-ending injury, this time a torn adductor muscle.
Isaac had surgery on Friday to repair the muscle and will miss the remainder of the regular season, the Magic said.
Magic’s Isaac resumes NBA career after missing 2 1/2 years
January 24, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac said there were times he wondered if he would ever play in the NBA again.
“I’d be lying to you if I said I didn’t (have doubts) with this injury,” the Orlando Magic forward said Monday night.
Banchero, Isaac, Magic end Celtics’ 9-game win streak 113-98
January 24, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 23 points, Jonathan Isaac played in an NBA game for the first time in 2 1/2 years and the Orlando Magic broke the Boston Celtics' nine-game winning streak Monday night with a 113-98 victory.
Magic’s Jonathan Isaac plays 15 minutes in G League game
January 12, 2023 GMTLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Almost 2 1/2 years after playing in his last official basketball game, Jonathan Isaac scored 15 points in 15 minutes Wednesday night in the G League in the Lakeland Magic's 129-117 victory over the Westchester Knicks.
Jonathan Isaac set to play for Orlando’s G League club
January 10, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jonathan Isaac is about to play basketball again, with the Orlando Magic saying Tuesday that he is set to play in a game with their G League affiliate.
It'll be only the third game for Isaac in just over three years, primarily because of ongoing left knee problems.
Suns to visit Magic Friday
November 10, 2022 GMTPhoenix Suns (8-3, second in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (3-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Phoenix Suns.
Dallas plays Orlando on 4-game win streak
November 8, 2022 GMTDallas Mavericks (6-3, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-9, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Dallas seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Orlando.
Houston faces Orlando on 7-game road slide
November 6, 2022 GMTHouston Rockets (1-9, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-8, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Monday, 7:15 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Houston hits the road against Orlando looking to stop its seven-game road skid.
Sacramento plays Orlando for non-conference matchup
November 4, 2022 GMTSacramento Kings (2-5, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-7, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 5 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando and Sacramento meet in non-conference action.
Golden State takes on Orlando on 3-game losing streak
November 2, 2022 GMTGolden State Warriors (3-5, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (1-7, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State is looking to break its three-game skid with a victory over Orlando.
Oklahoma City plays Orlando, aims for 4th straight victory
October 31, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (1-6, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (3-3, ninth in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City comes into a matchup with Orlando as winners of three games in a row.
Orlando faces Dallas on 4-game road slide
October 30, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (1-5, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (2-3, 12th in the Western Conference)
Dallas; Sunday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Mavericks -9.5; over/under is 217
Orlando takes on Charlotte, looks to end 5-game skid
October 27, 2022 GMTCharlotte Hornets (2-2, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (0-5, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads into the matchup against Charlotte after losing five straight games.
Orlando takes on Cleveland, looks to end 4-game slide
October 25, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (0-4, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (2-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference)
Cleveland; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads into the matchup with Cleveland after losing four games in a row.
Orlando takes on New York on 3-game slide
October 23, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (0-3, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (1-1, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando is looking to break its three-game slide with a victory over New York.
Orlando plays Boston in conference matchup
October 22, 2022 GMTBoston Celtics (2-0, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (0-2, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -7; over/under is 219
Orlando faces Atlanta for conference showdown
October 21, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic (0-1, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (1-0, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hawks -9; over/under is 225
Pistons host the Magic for season opener
October 16, 2022 GMTOrlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons
Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pistons -4; over/under is 217.5
Orlando’s young roster now includes young star Banchero
October 11, 2022 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic gathered for their first meeting of training camp last month and the theme of coach Jamahl Mosley’s talk was accountability.
A bit later, Mosley was running a couple minutes behind schedule for an interview session with some reporters.
Magic: Injured Isaac won’t return to play this season
March 15, 2022 GMTJonathan Isaac’s return to the Orlando Magic won’t happen this season.
The Magic announced the decision Tuesday, meaning the earliest Isaac will play is October. He last played in August 2020, when he tore the ACL in his left knee during a game at the NBA’s restart bubble in Walt Disney World.
Washington plays Orlando on 3-game win streak
November 12, 2021 GMTWashington Wizards (8-3, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (3-9, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Washington will try to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando.
Brooklyn to visit Orlando Wednesday
November 9, 2021 GMTBrooklyn Nets (7-4, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (3-8, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Brooklyn Nets.
Orlando hosts Utah on 4-game home slide
November 7, 2021 GMTUtah Jazz (7-2, second in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-8, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -10
Orlando faces San Antonio on home slide
November 4, 2021 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (2-6, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-7, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando plays San Antonio looking to end its three-game home slide.
Orlando Magic to host Boston Celtics Wednesday
November 2, 2021 GMTBoston Celtics (2-5, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (2-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Boston Celtics.
Orlando takes on Minnesota on 4-game skid
October 31, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic (1-6, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (3-2, seventh in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads into the matchup against Minnesota as losers of four straight games.
Orlando takes on Detroit, aims to break 3-game skid
October 30, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic (1-5, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (0-4, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto takes on conference foe Orlando
October 28, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic (1-4, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (2-3, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto faces Orlando in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams.
Orlando plays Charlotte in conference matchup
October 26, 2021 GMTCharlotte Hornets (3-1, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (1-3, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte takes on Orlando in Eastern Conference action Wednesday.
Orlando Magic travel to the Heat
October 25, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic (1-2, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (1-1, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando plays New York for conference matchup
October 23, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic (0-2, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. New York Knicks (2-0, first in the Eastern Conference)
New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando heads to New York for an Eastern Conference matchup.
Knicks to face Magic on the road
October 21, 2021 GMTNew York Knicks (1-0, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (0-1, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic face the New York Knicks.
Vaccines in sports at a glance
October 19, 2021 GMTA vast majority of players in the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, yet a handful of cases have brought attention to those who have refused. A look at some of the most prominent examples:
San Antonio hosts Orlando to begin season
October 16, 2021 GMTOrlando Magic vs. San Antonio Spurs